Understanding Long Covid Symptoms and Recovery: Expert Insights by Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong

2023-07-03 08:23:30

The Permanent Secretary of Public Health revealed that he tried COVID. It’s an informal word. The chronic cough after infection can occur but will gradually get better If it still doesn’t go away, you should consult a doctor. Provide the Department of Medical Services to follow up on information As for the COVID vaccination, 608 risk groups, the elderly are still necessary, most of them do not inject. Because relatives are worried, afraid of injecting a lot, therefore have to rush to understand correctly

on July 3 Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health Mentioning the situation of COVID-19 that now the sickness rate has started to decrease The curve of infection is in an upside down bell, but will have to look at the situation again during the school holidays, the new year and the winter. But there’s nothing to worry about.

Long covid is an informal word.

The reporter asked about the case of those recovering from COVID. Residual symptoms were found. especially chronic cough Understand that it’s Long Covid, right? Dr. Opas said that the word Long Covid is an informal word. The World Health Organization (WHO) did not mention the word Long Covid. As for the symptoms that occur When we are infected with COVID-19 There are many symptoms. Sometimes symptoms can occur later. As far as looking at information from various hospitals (Hospital), there is not much problem with Long Covid. There are some who feel uncomfortable. but no specific symptoms Eventually the symptoms will disappear.

The Department of Medical Services is watching out for chronic cough after being infected with COVID.

“The Medical Department is still closely monitoring this matter. Initially, I thought that there was no problem until I was worried. The chronic cough can happen Because many respiratory viruses when the infection is cured It will encourage bronchial constriction. asthma-like Which will be a while, the symptoms will gradually get better, but if there is a problem should consult a doctor, ”said Dr. Opas.

Permanent Secretary for Public Health said. for vaccination against COVID-19 Nowadays, there are still injections. Especially Group 608, which is adjusting the vaccination process to be more proactive. Because people who are not group 608 when infected, the symptoms are not very severe, however, most people still worry that A lot of vaccine injections are not good. Which must be understood that vaccination, especially in the group 608, will benefit the elderly. that worries are usually relatives must understand each other

Weekly situation of COVID patients

Reporters reported that The Department of Disease Control website has published weekly information on the situation of COVID patients in Thailand. From June 25 to July 1, 2023, there were 859 people, a daily average of 122 people per day, 255 pneumonia patients (data on July 1), and 166 intubated patients (data on day 1). July) 43 deaths (daily average 6/day), while the number of vaccination was 144,951,341, with 1 dose covering 82.28%, 2 doses covering 77.25%.

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